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November 24 - 28 2025
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About AsiaBerlin Summit 2025

Connecting Startup Ecosystems for Diversity and Innovation

AsiaBerlin Summit 2025 is the leading platform connecting Berlin’s vibrant innovation ecosystem with the dynamic startup landscapes of Asia. From HealthTech and BioTech to FinTech, Mobility, GreenTech, and the Creative Economy – we bring together global changemakers to spark collaboration, diversity, and cross-border opportunities.

📍 Event Location: Rotes Rathaus & Partners’ Locations across Berlin

📅 Dates: November 24–28, 2025

The summit offers a unique opportunity to: 

  • Connect with top innovators from Asia and Berlin
  • Discover groundbreaking solutions and emerging tech trends
  • Expand your global network through curated matchmaking and ecosystem tours
  • Showcase your ideas to investors, corporates, and policymakers

Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, corporate leader, policymaker, student, or ecosystem builder — AsiaBerlin Summit 2025 is your gateway to international growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Join us in Berlin and be part of shaping the future of global innovation. 

Early registration is now open — secure your spot today!

 

RECAP: AsiaBerlin Crossroads

Scaling Startups Beyond Borders

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Location: CIC Berlin | Venture Café
In partnership with: Employed.world
Side Event of: GITEX EUROPE 2025

AsiaBerlin Crossroads brought together a vibrant mix of founders, innovators, and ecosystem enablers to explore what it truly takes to scale across Asia and Berlin.
This high-energy evening was filled with inspiration, real-world insights, and new cross-border connections — setting the tone for what lies ahead in AsiaBerlin’s 2025 journey.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Authentic Founder Journeys: Personal stories from entrepreneurs scaling across two continents
  • Expert Panel: Perspectives from ecosystem leaders bridging Berlin and Asia — Matinuch O, Stoyan Halkaliev, Alice Chan, and Jan-Philipp Heinisch
  • ABS2025 Teaser: A sneak peek into this year’s AsiaBerlin Summit and the relaunch of the Expansion Lab — led by Katka Nagyova
  • Opening Remarks: Rainer Seider, affectionately known as the “Godfather of AsiaBerlin,” reminded us of our shared mission — collaboration, connection, and lasting impact
  • Moderated by: Yashvir C, who also co-organized the event

Photos Captured beautifully by Andrea Briscoli
 View the full album on Flickr

This evening wasn’t just an event — it was a momentum-builder for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Let’s keep building bridges between Asia and Berlin.
 

In 2024, Tokyo and Berlin celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Sister City friendship. As we commemorate this milestone, “AsiaBerlin Summit in Tokyo: The Next Smart Society” invites you to explore the future of our cities, society, and environment. This event goes beyond smart cities and super cities, envisioning a “Smart Society” that prioritizes human well-being and sustainability specially supported by Takenaka Corporation and other co-organisers and supportors.

Join top experts from Japan and Germany in fields like city’s urban development, transportation, environment, and culture. We’ll explore the potential and challenges of co-creating an eco-centric future, merging insights from both countries to envision the society we aim to create.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the future by engaging in thought-provoking discussions at this groundbreaking event, celebrating the special bond between Tokyo and Berlin.

Event Overview
Date & Time: Wednesday, 15th May, 2024, 16:30-19:45
Location: NEXs Tokyo (4th floor, Shin-Tokyo Building, 3-1, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration required via Peatix)
Language: English
Organized by: CROSSBIE GmbH, Asia Berlin Forum e.V.
Co-Organizer: TAKENAKA CORPORATION, IHK Berlin, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., AHK Japan, DWIH Tokyo
Supported by: The Senate of Berlin, The European Regional Development Fund, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Enterprises, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation


Event Agenda (TBD)
16:30 Venue opens
16:58 Opening
17:00 Keynote : Berlin and Future Society Concept
17:12 Keynote : Next Smart Society by Japanese Construction Company
17:30 Panel Discussion: Co-creating a Comfortable Society Through Innovation
17:55 Keynote 3: Co-creation success cases
18:10 Startup pitches
18:40 Keynote
18:45 Award Ceremony and Networking
19:45 Closing

Speakers (TBD)
* We’re finalizing an exciting lineup of speakers!

Kai Wegner (Governing Mayor of Berlin)
Sebastian Stietzel (President, IHK Berlin)
Frank Wolters (CEO, Tegel Projekt GmbH)
Chika Yamamoto (CEO, CROSSBIE GmbH)
Marten Rauschenberg (AsiaBerlin Forum e.V CEO)

We’re going global again! 🌏

Get ready — AsiaBerlin Delegations 2025 are officially back and better than ever! You’re invited to join Berlin’s top innovation leaders across Asia’s most dynamic startup ecosystems.

 

📍 2025 Destinations Announced:

Bangkok 🇹🇭 | Colombo 🇱🇰 | Shanghai 🇨🇳

What’s New in 2025:

  • Curated visits & insider access to Asia’s innovation hubs
  • Tailored intros to VCs, CVCs & key ecosystem players
  • Open to founders, investors & ecosystem builders ready to scale globally

Why Join?

  • Be part of a high-impact Berlin delegation
  • Unlock cross-border opportunities
  • Connect with top startups, investors & corporates

Be among the first to join — space is limited!

👉 First stop: Bangkok!
🗓️ Deadline to apply: June 22, 2025

Apply for Bangkok Here

 

🔗 Limited slots available for other destinations too — apply now!
📍Apply for  Shanghai Here
📍Apply for Colombo Here

🌐Explore all 2025 AsiaBerlin Delegation trips Here

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The summit is being hosted at the following venue:

Spielfeld Digital Hub GmbH
Skalitzer Straße 85/86
10997 Berlin

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